Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025 is here: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse.
This rich, warm brown feels like a cosy hug from your favourite hot chocolate or a comforting sip of morning coffee. It’s a colour that says, “Settle in, you’re home now.”

When it comes to interior design, brown tones like Mocha Mousse are a powerhouse. Psychologists tell us that brown is all about stability, reliability, and comfort. Think earthy and grounded like walking barefoot on forest floors or snuggling into a mature leather armchair by the fire. These natural connections make spaces feel safe and resilient, which is exactly what we crave in today’s world.
Science backs it up: studies show brown hues can actually make us feel calmer and more secure. Imagine a living room painted in Mocha Mousse or even a plush velvet sofa in this shade. It’s a mood: calm, grounded, and full of understated elegance.

Pantone’s pick for 2025 feels on target. Mocha Mousse reflects a global yearning for connection, comfort, and harmony. It’s not just a colour; it’s an experience. Its nod to chocolate and coffee only sweetens the deal, reminding us that life’s simple pleasures are worth savouring.

So how to use Mocha Mousse in your home? Layer it. Think rich timber walls paired with creamy neutrals or sleek metallics for contrast. Use it in soft furnishings like throws and cushions or go bold with a statement piece of furniture. This is a colour that adapts beautifully – it can be cosy, contemporary, or classic, depending on how it’s styled.
In 2025, it’s all about designing spaces that feel like a warm embrace. Mocha Mousse is a secret weapon for creating rooms that don’t just look good, they feel good.

Article written by James Ashfield & Rebecca Dix